Lawanda Gates, 94, of Benton Harbor, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to the Humane Society -Southwestern 641 South Crystal Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

In keeping with Lawanda’s wishes there will be no public service.

Photos , memories or condolences can be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services and North Shore Memory Gardens.